Clio Messengertag:www.mlive.com,2018:/clio/index.ssf/41642018-02-21T21:03:50ZThe Latest News, Updates and Opinions from Clio, Michigan.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceFlint-area school districts deal with reported threats after Florida shootingtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217664522018-02-21T11:00:00Z2018-02-21T11:06:17ZNorth Branch, Kearsley, Bentley, Clio, and Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools all have dealt with alleged threats since last week.
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North Branch, Kearsley, Bentley, Clio, and Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools all have dealt with alleged threats since last week.
Several roads closed, flooded over as rain continues in Genesee Countytag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217667302018-02-21T02:35:00Z2018-02-21T21:03:50ZDauner Road, west of Eddy Lake, is closed due to flooding, according to a Facebook post by the Fenton Police Department, with signs and barricades put up by the city's Department of Public Works.
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Dauner Road, west of Eddy Lake, is closed due to flooding, according to a Facebook post by the Fenton Police Department, with signs and barricades put up by the city's Department of Public Works.
Here are the winning words for Genesee County's spelling bee championstag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217570562018-02-15T01:30:00Z2018-02-15T02:53:52ZSpelling bees were held in February for each individual grade level -- from fourth grade through 12th grade -- as well as Champion of Champions competitions, including fifth through eighth-grade students and ninth through 12th-grade students.
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Spelling bees were held in February for each individual grade level -- from fourth grade through 12th grade -- as well as Champion of Champions competitions, including fifth through eighth-grade students and ninth through 12th-grade students.
Father of rock-throwing suspect tells Dr. Phil his son is not a murderertag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217339522018-02-01T02:05:00Z2018-02-01T02:05:27ZMikadyn Payne faces 11 charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the Oct. 18, 2017, incident that led to the death of 32-year-old Kenneth Alexander White. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Mikadyn Payne faces 11 charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the Oct. 18, 2017, incident that led to the death of 32-year-old Kenneth Alexander White.
I-75 to close near Clio in both directions overnight for utility worktag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217179462018-01-23T21:40:00Z2018-01-23T21:40:34ZThe Michigan Department of Transporation announced up to six 15-minute closures will take place from midnight to 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 on I-75 at Field Road as Consumers Energy workers perform utility installation in the area.
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The Michigan Department of Transporation announced up to six 15-minute closures will take place from midnight to 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 on I-75 at Field Road as Consumers Energy workers perform utility installation in the area.
Boil water advisory lifted in Cliotag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216951062018-01-12T04:30:00Z2018-01-12T04:46:34ZA loss of water pressure occurred following the break. Testing took place over a 48-hour period which showed the affected area remaining within "normal established parameters for safe drinking water," according to a statement. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
A loss of water pressure occurred following the break. Testing took place over a 48-hour period which showed the affected area remaining within "normal established parameters for safe drinking water," according to a statement.
Walking stick mistaken for rifle leads to school lockdowntag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216916922018-01-10T19:59:00Z2018-01-10T20:19:20Z"Since we always err to the side of caution, we immediately went into a lockdown," commented Bedell, adding police found the person in a subdivision north of the middle school and determined he was not a threat.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"Since we always err to the side of caution, we immediately went into a lockdown," commented Bedell, adding police found the person in a subdivision north of the middle school and determined he was not a threat.
Boil water advisory impacting part of Clio, high schooltag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216885502018-01-09T18:45:00Z2018-01-09T18:45:26ZThe city issued the advisory Tuesday, Jan. 9, following a water main break Monday that led to the isolation of a part of its water distribution system that affected residents of Beech Street, Butler Street from North Mill Street to Cherry Street, Cherry Street, Clarion Street, Maple Street, and Poplar Street and the Clio Area High School.
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The city issued the advisory Tuesday, Jan. 9, following a water main break Monday that led to the isolation of a part of its water distribution system that affected residents of Beech Street, Butler Street from North Mill Street to Cherry Street, Cherry Street, Clarion Street, Maple Street, and Poplar Street and the Clio Area High School.
Longtime Clio pharmacist remembered for willingness to serve communitytag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216622642017-12-27T22:19:00Z2017-12-28T15:07:47Z"That's just how thoughtful he was," she said. "Those kinds of little things, little thoughtful ways he paid attention to people and he cared about people's feelings. Those little things are what people remember."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"That's just how thoughtful he was," she said. "Those kinds of little things, little thoughtful ways he paid attention to people and he cared about people's feelings. Those little things are what people remember."
Flint school board shrinks, Flushing bond passes and other election resultstag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.215456802017-11-08T04:18:00Z2017-11-08T04:57:02ZA look at all the contested races across Genesee County.
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A look at all the contested races across Genesee County.
Clio students, staff raise $1,500 for family of victim of deadly rock-throwingtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.215185612017-10-31T19:30:00Z2017-10-31T19:30:22ZIn the days following the Oct. 18 rock-throwing death of 32-year-old Mt. Morris resident Kenneth White, senior Brianna Geary emailed Clio High School principal Lisa Taylor about what could be done to try and put their grief and disbelief into action.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
In the days following the Oct. 18 rock-throwing death of 32-year-old Mt. Morris resident Kenneth White, senior Brianna Geary emailed Clio High School principal Lisa Taylor about what could be done to try and put their grief and disbelief into action.
A look at local races and proposals on Nov. 7 Genesee County ballotstag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.214403142017-10-30T12:00:00Z2017-10-30T15:35:52ZBelow is a look at the contested local government races and proposals on ballots in the city of Flint and across of Genesee County.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Below is a look at the contested local government races and proposals on ballots in the city of Flint and across of Genesee County.
Close-knit Clio grappling with aftershock of I-75 rock-throwing deathtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.214959152017-10-25T21:13:00Z2017-11-01T04:35:27Z"It is sad, because kids trying to have fun ruined their own lives and ruined the lives of other people," said Inman. "His fiancee and his children, their lives are all affected. They've lost their dad. You can't take that back." Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"It is sad, because kids trying to have fun ruined their own lives and ruined the lives of other people," said Inman. "His fiancee and his children, their lives are all affected. They've lost their dad. You can't take that back."
Clio school district offers condolences to family of man killed in rock-throwingtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.214934522017-10-25T02:47:00Z2017-10-25T06:30:28Z"This is an extremely difficult time for our entire community. Whether we knew Mr. White, those who are being charged and their families, or have driven this same stretch of road countless times, many of us have a personal connection with this senseless tragedy," said Spears.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"This is an extremely difficult time for our entire community. Whether we knew Mr. White, those who are being charged and their families, or have driven this same stretch of road countless times, many of us have a personal connection with this senseless tragedy," said Spears.
Water system leak closes Clio elementary schooltag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.214900582017-10-24T04:26:00Z2017-10-24T04:30:32ZThere was no information provided on what caused the leak. Classes are expected to resume on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
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There was no information provided on what caused the leak. Classes are expected to resume on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Accident investigation shuts down southbound I-75tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.214673532017-10-19T03:11:00Z2017-10-19T15:56:24ZThe entrance ramp onto southbound I-75 has been closed at M-57 (Vienna Road) and the Dodge Road overpass is also shut down by law enforcement. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The entrance ramp onto southbound I-75 has been closed at M-57 (Vienna Road) and the Dodge Road overpass is also shut down by law enforcement.
Stranger danger incident reported by Carman-Ainsworth schoolstag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.213920482017-10-03T01:45:00Z2017-10-03T01:48:19ZFlint Township police and the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County have both been made aware of the incident as well as building administrators, district staff and bus drivers.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Flint Township police and the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County have both been made aware of the incident as well as building administrators, district staff and bus drivers.
Potential abduction attempt of Grand Blanc student leads to district warningtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.213609812017-09-26T22:30:00Z2017-09-26T22:33:08Z"The man stopped and repeatedly asked the student if she wanted a ride and to get into his vehicle," according to the letter. "Fortunately, the student did not engage the man and she was able to leave the situation quickly and get help."
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"The man stopped and repeatedly asked the student if she wanted a ride and to get into his vehicle," according to the letter. "Fortunately, the student did not engage the man and she was able to leave the situation quickly and get help."
Parents warned after potential abduction attempt of Clio studenttag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.213363552017-09-21T23:08:00Z2017-09-21T23:08:07ZThe Carter Middle School student was awaiting the school bus on Lake Road near Center Road around 7 a.m. Sept. 21 in Thetford Township when a vehicle with three people inside stopped and a woman opened the back door. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The Carter Middle School student was awaiting the school bus on Lake Road near Center Road around 7 a.m. Sept. 21 in Thetford Township when a vehicle with three people inside stopped and a woman opened the back door.
Tractors and nostalgia overtake Clio Fireman's Parktag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.213212292017-09-19T00:04:00Z2017-09-19T13:32:30Z"There are John Deere guys, there's Farmall guys, there's all kinds of them out here, but they don't care," said Watson of the brand loyalty, marking the comparison to Chevrolet versus Ford. "They're still working together."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"There are John Deere guys, there's Farmall guys, there's all kinds of them out here, but they don't care," said Watson of the brand loyalty, marking the comparison to Chevrolet versus Ford. "They're still working together."